Sunday, October 24, 2010

Empire State Human/Ninthwave Media are pleased to announce the Oct23rd release date ofthe brand new single “Search for Love”, by Ireland's leading synthpopband Empire State Human. It's the first new release since 2009's album"Audio Gothic", which featured Wolfgang Flur (of Kraftwerk fame) onthe track "Melancholic Afro" and it's also the bands 14th officialrelease since 2002's "Pop Robot" album.

Released through Ninthwave Media “Search for Love” is taken from theforthcoming ESH album “The Art”, to be released in 2011."Search for Love" a lively, up-tempo, electro/synthpop slab of a song,showcasing a more upfront pop production style and a new musicaldirection for the band.

This is also the first new release since the departure of band memberSeán Barron in July.ESH will continue as a duo, with original band members Aidan Casserlyand Lar Kiernan.

The 3 track single is backed by an exclusive b-side track called “TheLight” and also features the space themed track “Genesis Apollo” whichis the title track for an exclusive album of bonus material to beincluded on the next studio album called “The Art”.

Here's a link to the promo video -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3FgIFEalfA

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

After about 2+ years ESH return to the stage for a live performance this THursday (July 1s) at The Button Factory, with two Dublin synth bands Hayfield and Eden. Eden headline with the release of the new single "If I was a Pet Shop Boy" ... how cute eh? We go no at 8:40pm!

Here's the set list we'll be playing -

ESH LIVE IN DUBLIN

01 HAND ON THE GUN02 THE WITCH03 CAMERA04 I WORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT05 LEAP OF FAITH06 UNDER YOUR SPELL07 CHASE THE ACE08 HI-FI

You'll notice we're playing "Under your Spell" .. this is a fab new version which we're really happy with. It's a moody song and hopefully won't go down like a lead balloon!! We're recording the gig onto digital camera so hopefully we may post a few vids on You Tube in the coming months ... yes, we do take our time ...

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

We're very happy to say that the new Empire State Human album "Audio Gothic" is released today, April 14th on Ninthwave Records.Amazon.com have informed us that the initial order is almost sold out (2 copies left) .. so, more are on the way as we type this ... to purchase a copy please use the following link -

Friday, April 3, 2009

We’ve had an incredible reaction to the new ESH album “Audio Gothic” .. it’s had our best pre-order ever and it’s 2nd on Ninthwave Records best ever pre-order list! Even beating Heaven 17! We’ve chuffed.http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Gothic-Empire-State-Wolfgang/dp/B001VGN8AQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1237844859&sr=1-4There will be two reviews/features coming in shortly, one for Electronic Rumours and the other for Analogue Trash, both in the UK. Side Line will also be interviewing, reviewing and featuring a banner advert too on it.We will be pushing the hell of our this new (and best) ESH album in the coming months!! It deserves to big a very, very successful CD in our opinion, but we know that involves having a lot of luck. But you never know what can happen if lady luck is on your side … It’s pre-order success has also inspired us to jump straight back in to our Electric Eye studio to begin the writing/recording of its follow up!!We don’t want to say much, other than we’ve already a number of great new songs written and currently in production.It took us 4 years between “Cycles” and “Audio Gothic”, but we don’t intend taking the same time out to complete a follow up. People do forget you, and when you’ve still got drive and ambition (and talent we hope!) that’s a big shame.On July 15th, ESH celebrate 10 years in existance. We’d love to mark this landmark date in some way. We’ll have to discuss how with friends, fans and Ninthwave Records .. maybe a give away or something or indeed something more special .. we’ll see.Maybe Ninthwave can send out a request to its fan-base and see what people want from us? Over to you Dave on that one …

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Empire State Human/Ninthwave Records are delighted to announce the return of Ireland’s most productive band Empire State Human, with the April 14th release of the scintillating new album “Audio Gothic”.

Following the release of two digital albums in 2008 (“Popularity?” and “Rarity?”) “Audio Gothic” is clearly ESH’s strongest and most instantly memorable CD to date. A powerhouse of true electro-pop gems, each song backed by dynamic production and catchy melodies, it clearly show cases a cohesive new sound and sublime song-writing skills, by the bands creative nucleus of Aidan Casserly and Seán Barron. With stunning art work by Stig Olsen (current art guy for The Human League) and mastering by Idle Works Mastering. Written and produced in the bands Electric Eye studio, “Audio Gothic” includes their recent e-single “Melancholic Afro”, which features ex-Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür/Yamo. The title track features leading Irish vocalist Carol Keogh (Autamata) in the intro of the song. It’s sure to please existing ESH fans and attract new ones along the way.

ESH Biography

Welcome to the official blog of Empire State Human. Based in Dublin/Ireland, we formed in 1999. Members - Aidan Casserly (vocals), Seán Barron (programming, keyboards, electronic percussion & backing vocals) & Lar Kiernan (keyboards). We create contemporary song and instrumental based electronic music, with a retro-electro edge. Our music is a combination of analogue and digital synthesized sound, mixed with powerful rhythms and overlaid with strong pop vocal melodies. In 2004 we had a number one in the US iTunes dance charts with a cover of "Theme To Halloween". We've composed music for films and adverts and in 2008 our song "Liquid Blue" featured in the film "The Viva Voce Virus". We're the first Irish band to ever work with an original member of Kraftwerk (Wolfgang Flur). In August 2008 we appeared live @ Retrofest in Scotland. We've just finished our next studio album "Audio Gothic", which will be released in North America in November. European labels please contact us for licensing it in Europe.